(3rd Person POV)

It was snowy in the northern regions of the continent Anima. A train could be seen rushing down its rails while being chased by multiple Manticore Grimm. On the top of the train known as the Argus Limited, Teams RWBY, RCST and Qrow were defending the train from the Grimm.

A Manticore Grimm rolled along the top of the train before being sliced in half by Ruby and Kuraime.

Kuraime: *smirking* Got em'.

Ruby: *smirking* Now who's next?

Suddenly, another Manticore tried to attack the two reapers from behind but Ice suddenly shot up from the ground and two Ethereal Blades shot towards it, stabbing it and killing it. Ruby and Kuraime turned around to see Weiss and Celeste, the former skating along her glyphs and the other flying alongside her.

Weiss and Celeste: Thank us later!

Two more Manticores charged at them but the duo quickly sliced them in half before continuing on their way. Blake, Tyros and Yang were taking on a Manticore that boarded the train, with Tyros firing off multiple Dust Arrows at it while Blake jumped into the air and threw Gambol Shroud towards it.

Blake: Incoming!

Gambol Shroud latched around the Manticore's neck before rearing it back. Then Yang and Tyros dashed towards it, punching/slashing its neck, killing it.

Yang: *smirking* Good to see you two aren't rusty!

Tyros: *smirking* Heh, right back at ya!

Up further, Team JNR, Oscar and Neo climbed up onto the train. As soon as Oscar got up, he ran towards the front where Qrow and Dairoku were.

Nora: Why is it always something!?

Ruby: Just keep it towards the back!

Neo: Fine by me!

Once they got up, Neo ran towards her teammates and friends while Jaune, Ren and Nora stayed where they were, the former blocking range attacks from the Manticores with his shield while the other two shot projectiles at them.

Nora: Ren!

Nora ran towards him before reaching her hand out to him. He took it and swung Nora around before letting go and allowing her to slam a Manticore's head with Magnhild.

Oscar: TUNNEL!!!!!!

Ren and Jaune: Huh!?

He was right as they were approaching a tunnel, FAST.

Dairoku: EVERYONE BACK INSIDE!

Ruby: GO!

As everyone got back inside, two Manticores shot fire balls at Weiss and Celeste, the former stumbling off the train while the latter's wings were hit, causing her Aura to break and her to fall. Suddenly, Ruby and Kuraime caught their respective teammates and smirked at them.

Ruby and Kuraime: Thank us later!

Using their Semblances, Ruby and Kuraime took Weiss and Celeste and sped off into the train, the former's Semblance being coated in white and red rose petals while the latter's was coated in black and magenta raven feathers.

"TUNNEL!!!!!!"
CHAPTER 1: TRAIN WRECK

(Dairoku's POV)

............(Day after the proposal)

Currently, Ruby was currently freaking out in her room about how the others, more specifically Yang and Qrow were going to react to the fact that her and I were engaged. I was watching her losing her mind, sweating bullets. I sighed and walked up to her.

Me: Calm down Roselyn...

Ruby: *grabs my shoulders and proceed to shake me violently* How can I calm down Daiku!? We got engaged but Yang and Uncle Qrow don't know about it! I know they like you but...! But! W-What if they attack you?? Oh god forbid if Dad finds out! What are we gonna do, what are we gonna do!?!?

I immediately pulled the panicking Rose into an embrace.

Me: Calm down Ruby... I'm sure everything will go okay. Let's just go out there and announce the news to everyone and hope it all goes okay.

Ruby shakily sighed before nodding into my chest. Taking a deep breath in and putting back on her engagement ring, she moved over to the room door before I tightly held her hand to reassure her. We briefly smiled at each other before leaving the room and making our way downstairs...

When we arrived, everyone was already awake.

Ruby: M-Morning everyone...

Everyone turned to see Ruby and I entering the room.

Everyone: Morning.

Then, Kuraime immediately noticed something up with Ruby.

Kuraime: Are you okay Ruby? You're face seems... red...

Ruby: O-Oh! U-Um...

Me: Everyone, Ruby and I have an announcement.

Ruby: D-Dairoku!?

Blake: What kind of announcement?

Ruby: U-Um... W-Well...

What no one was expecting was for Yang to suddenly rush up to me and grab my shoulders with an excited expression.

Yang: Did she say yes!? Please tell me she said yes!!

Ruby: E-Eh...??

Everyone else except for Qrow, Yang and I took on expressions of confusion.

Yang: Well, did she!?

I just smirked and looked at Ruby.

Me: Show em' Roselyn.

Ruby: Y-You sure??

Me: Positive.

Ruby was still unsure but I gave her a reassuring smile... So she took a deep breath before she slowly held her hand out to the others, revealing the ruby engagement ring I got her. Everyone gasped in shock while Yang just squealed before pulling her sister into a death hug.

Yang: Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh!!! My baby sister's becoming an adult!!!

Ruby: *blushes* Y-YANG!!!

Celeste: *rushes up to Ruby* Ooooo it's so pretty!!!

Weiss: *walks up to Ruby and inspects the ring* It is a beautiful one. Whoever the jeweler was, they did a good job on this ruby. *turns to Celeste* Soooo, when are YOU going to propose Celeste to me?

Celeste's face immediately turned red as she began shaking her hands like mad in front of her girlfriend.

Celeste: U-Um...! Ah—Ehehehe...

Weiss: *giggles* I'll be waiting for you, my adorable angel. *winks*

Celeste blushed as Neo walked up to her brother and playfully punched his arm while smirking.

Neo: Heh, about damn time.

Tyros: Heh, no shit.

Blake just elbowed her brother in the sides while giggling

Jaune: That's amazing!

Ren: Congratulations!

Oscar: Yeah, congrats!

As everyone was admiring the ring on Ruby's finger, Qrow walked up to me and put his hand on my shoulder.

Qrow: Heh, you finally did it Featherless Chicken.

Me: Yeah, no thanks to you though.

Qrow: Eh, what are you talking about??

Qrow put his arm around my neck and ruffled up my hair, causing me to flail in his arms but laugh.

Ruby: *confused* Wait... Yang and Uncle Qrow already knew??

Me: Yup! I got their blessings and even Tai gave me his blessings.

Ruby: Then why didn't you tell me they knew!?

Me: *smirks* I don't know, just thought it would be funny to see you freak out about it.

She pouted before she ran over to me and began repeatedly hitting my chest.

Ruby: You big stupid dummy! That was not funny!

Me: Maybe but it sure as hell was adorable seeing you freak out like that.

Ruby: *blushes* Stupid...

I bent down to her and gave her a quick kiss on her lips, causing her to blush like mad.

Me: I love you too, my Rosy Tsundere!

Yang: We should celebrate!

Nora: Oh, oh! Will there be cake!?!?

Kuraime: And Meat!?!?

They both turned to me as Tyros and Ren sighed... I just chuckled.

Me: Yes, yes.

Nora and Kuraime: Aww Yeah!!! *high five*

Everyone laughed before we began preparing for the 'engagement party'. Long story short, it was amazing, even Artemis somewhat enjoyed it. She and Qrow had a drinking contest and... guess who won... Yeah, neither... Kuraime and Nora had a food war and it ended in a tie, AGAIN. Besides those, the party was amazing. What a nice last memory to have in this house before we leave for Argus tomorrow... I wonder what Mom, Dad, Athena and Summer would think about Ruby's and I's engagement...

.............The next Day...

Currently, I was standing alongside Qrow and Artemis at a post box within a train terminal as the former, sited a letter he wrote to General Ironwood.

"It's been two weeks since the attack on Haven. The official reports state that the plot to destroy Mistral's CCT tower was thwarted by Ghira Belladonna and the Faunus Militia group from Menagerie. A Huntsman and some students coincidentally visiting the headmaster were also able to lend some assistance. Unfortunately, *sigh* Leonardo Lionheart lost his life while trying to defend his school and those responsible for organizing the attack managed to escape. As I'm sure you can guess, there's a lot more in this report than I'm willing to say in this letter, but for now, what I'm trying to say is we're on our way to Atlas, James. There's a good chance we'll get there before this letter does but in case we don't, I need you to know that we're bringing a lot more than bad news with us. See you soon. "

Qrow.

He slid the letter into the post box as I sighed...

Me: Are you sure it's wise to lie about Leo?

Qrow: *sigh* I'm not entirely sure, but if Oz thinks its best, then we'll have to roll with it.

Me: I suppose so...

Suddenly, Ruby came running in and grabbed my hand quickly.

Qrow: Hey, what's with the running?

Ruby: And what's with the standing!? It's almost time!

Me: Geez what the hell!? When did you get so strong!?

Ruby: I already told you! I drink milk!

Me: And I told you already, Chocolate Milk doesn't count!

Ruby: *smacks my head* Of course it does dummy!

Me: OWW!

Artemis: Ah, young love... Something the author will never experience...

FUCK OFF!

She got really excited and used her Semblance to push us through the crowded area and to where the others were. She let me go as my head spun... I shook my head and looked at me wings, only to see the feathers were ruffled up... I sighed and shook my wings back to normal and walked over to Qrow and Artemis who made their way over to us. She giggled with a huge adorable smile while hiding what looks like a small bag behind her back.

Qrow: That's your fiancé.

Me: That's your niece.

Qrow: And do we regret it?

Me and Qrow: Nope.

We shared a low-five while Artemis rolled her eyes.

Artemis: I regret being here when I had to see you two-

Me:*embarrassed* Shut Up!

Artemis: Ugh... whatever.

Looking back to Ruby, she was still giving that hella adorable smile to the others friends.

Yang: *excited* And?

Ruby: *shows bag* AHH!

Celeste and Neo: Ooooo...

Weiss: What an absolute waste of time-

Yang: What did you get me!?

Ruby:*sing* You have to wait and see~

Yang: No fair!

Ruby stuck her tongue out at Yang before she lunged at her little sister, trying to grab the bag but Ruby was just too quick.

Kuraime: *smiling* Sisters...

Kuraime frowned a little, remembering how her and her little sister used to play. Neo just put her hand on her shoulder and smiled at her, causing the demonic reaper to smile back; I too smiled at this. Unfortunately, Nora interrupted Yang and Ruby's moment.

Nora: Oh! I can't believe we're taking the train to Argus! The Beautiful, northern coastline! You think it's too early for beach season?

For some reason, I could see an image of Ren at the beach...? What the hell? Ren was probably imagining that as it disappeared as he came back to reality... thankfully...

Ren: Unfortunately. But, we will be one step closer to Atlas.

Weiss: Well I'm 'glad' you're all excited, but I don't think you appreciate the trouble Kuraime and I went through to leave Atlas.

Kuraime: *shaking* Lancers... Fucking Lancers... Queen Lancers...... Please kill me......

Neo: Geez... Talk about trauma...

Ruby: I know you're worried Weiss, but trust us, Team RWBY won't leave your side for a second!

Celeste: *wraps arm around Weiss* And don't forget about me and Team RRCST!

Ruby and Celeste: We promise!

Weiss smiled back at them before...

???: No one's gotta be worried with us around.

(3rd Person POV)

Two huntsmen walked up to them, more specifically to the girls all smug. One had a spiked mace and the other had a rifle.

Nora: And you are...?

Dee: Why, Dee and Dudley of course, the Argus limited's very own Huntsmen. We'll be keeping everyone safe as we pass through Grimm Territory.

Dudley: But, for a generous tip, we can make sure your passenger car get's extra special attention, should things get dangerous.

He winked at the girls, causing them all to deadpan... Dairoku finally had enough.

Dairoku: Alright that does it.

He began making his way over to them.

Dairoku: Yeah, I got a tip for ya pal.

Dee and Dudley: Huh?

Them the girls looked over and saw Dairoku approaching, they all gained confident, smirks, especially Ruby and Celeste.

Dairoku: Back off.

Dairoku crossed his arms and stood in front of Ruby and Yang as they mocked the two dumbasses from behind him.

Dairoku: Man, Mistral's gotten desperate nowadays if their hiring chumps like you two, hitting on a bunch of teenage girls.

Dee: Hey! Watch you're tone kid! You're talking to a-

Dairoku: A 'professional Huntsman' , blah blah blah, whatever you say Twiddly Dee and Tweedle Dum. Say whatever you want but I'd appreciate it if you stop flirting with my fiancé, my sisters and my friends.

Ruby showed off the engagement ring Dairoku got her to the dumbasses while Celeste and Neo stuck their tongues out at them and Kuraime winked at them while smirking.

Dairoku: Now, if you'll do us all a favor and crawl back into your little gremlin holes, no one will have to get hurt today.

Dudley: Oh yeah!? You think you can take on the two of us-

Dairoku: No I don't think I can, I KNOW I can. I've dealt with your kind before; one of them wields a mace like your friend over there and I've taken on more professional Huntsmen. Just ask these guys.

He gestured to Ruby and the others which they all nodded with confirmation.

Dairoku: And to your knowledge, one of those more Professional Huntsmen is with us. *gestures to Qrow* And I think I speak for all of my party when I say, the rest of us has been through more dangerous shit than you both ever hope to be a part of. *smirks* Heh, you claim to be 'professional Huntsmen' yet you left the staff entrance to the caboose wide open. Oh imaging losing your jobs just before it began.

Dee glared at Dudley.

Dudley: I-I didn't do it!

Dee: *sigh* Come on dummy.

They walked off as Celeste and Ruby giggled and Qrow and Artemis walked over to them.

Ruby: Aww yeah! Protector Daiku strikes again!

Dairoku: *chuckles* Yes, yes Roselyn.

Qrow: Couldn't have dealt with them any better Featherless Chicken.

Dairoku: Heh.

Ozpin telepathically: I do hope those weren't Beacon graduates.

Oscar: You know, sometimes the burden of saving the world feels overwhelming. But then people like that come along and make me grateful that it's our job and not theirs.

Everyone hummed in agreement except for Artemis.

Artemis: *scoffs* "saving the world" What a load of crap...

Dairoku: Oh hush, you'll get used to it.

Artemis: Pfft, yeah right.

Qrow: So you kids all ready to go? *turns to Yang* Bike all loaded up?

Yang: Yup, just waiting on Blake and Tyros.

Weiss: As usual.

Dairoku: Oh hush Snowflake. When you're saying goodbye to your best friend and your girlfriend, it takes a while. Of course, you wouldn't know.

Weiss: *pouts and blushes* I WAS TAKEN AWAY AGAINST MY OWN WILL OKAY!?

They all just laughed at her as she sighed before laughing too.

..................

With Blake and Tyros, they were saying their goodbyes to Ilia.

Ilia: I still don't feel like I deserve the freedom you both and your family granted me.

Blake: Well, you're gonna have to get over it. Saving Haven made a huge impact on how Faunus are seen in Mistral.

Tyros: And now, it's up to all of you to take that progress and keep running with it.

Ilia: Right. The White Fang may have been a failure, but with your father starting up a new movement, I've got more faith then ever before.

Tyros: That's a good sign.

Ilia: *giggles* Right. And I know your parents saw you both off already but where's-

Tyros: Don't you dare-

Sun: Sun? He's right here...

Tyros: -say it... Oh for fuck sakes...

Blake and Ilia began to giggle as Tyros annoyingly looked at Sun. Then Blake walked up to Sun and took his hand before leading him away from Tyros and Ilia.

Blake: I'll keep him out of your hair.

As he watched them walk off, Ilia immediately lunged into his chest, hugging him tightly. He just smiled and hugged her back tightly.

Ilia: Thank you Tyros... Thank you for not giving up on me.

Tyros: Heh, what kind of boyfriend would I be if I gave up on you quickly?

Ilia: *giggles* Yeah... I just wish you didn't have to go...

Tyros: Yeah... but, my team needs me... and since Blake's going with them, she'll need me too... We're going to track down the people who did this... the ones responsible for the attack on Haven and the Fall of Beacon and they're going to suffer for it.

Ilia: *smiles* Always trying to save the world huh?

Tyros: *smirks* More than you know. *winks*

Ilia giggled before holding Tyros' hand tightly, her fingers becoming tangled with his...

Ilia: Just... stay safe okay?

Tyros: *smirks* No promises.

Ilia: *giggles* Your becoming more and more like your leader you know that?

Tyros: What ever do you mean? I don't see it.

Ilia: Of course you don't you dummy. Next thing you know, you'll propose to me like he did to his girlfriend.

Tyros: *smirks* Oh... I think that can be arranged...

Ilia: *raises eyebrow* What do you-

Suddenly, Tyros took out a small black box from his pocket and got on one knee in front of Ilia, causing her eyes to widen.

Ilia: T-Tyros...!!?

Then he opened the box, revealing a silver banded Ring with an Amethyst gem in the middle. Ilia gasped and covered her mouth with her hands.

Ilia: T-Tyros...!?

Tyros: *smirks* You know, I'm not good with these things like my leader is but I can't let him one-up me now can I? All I can say is that, there is no one else I would want to live out the rest of my time with besides you my little chameleon. So, I ask you this... Ilia Amitola, will you marry me?

She couldn't believe it... Tears began to show themselves as she broke down in happy sobs.

Ilia: Yes! Yes! I will marry you!

She held her hand out to him, giving him the okay to put the ring on. And that's what he did... he took the ring out of its resting place and gently slid it onto Ilia's ring finger. She couldn't help but break down again, looking at the purple shine of the amethyst. She immediately lunged herself into Tyros arms and locked his lips into a loving and passionate embrace. Tyros returned the kiss whiles stroking the locks of her hair. After a few minutes of remaining locked, they separated and smiled at each other before Ilia rested her head against Tyros' chest...

Ilia: I love you so much, Tyros...

Tyros: I love you too, Ilia...

...............Time skip to the train.

Currently, Team RCST, minus Neo, was hanging out in Team RWBY's room, which awfully resembled the one they had at Beacon with the bunk beads. Dairoku sat with Ruby on her bed, the latter lying down in her fiancé's lap while playing a videogame on her scroll. Weiss sat on her bed, reading a book while Celeste hugged her from behind, looking over her shoulder at the book. Yang was lying on her bed, reading a magazine while Kuraime sat next to her and just began to eat her sweets. Blake was just looking out of the window while sitting on her bed while her brother, Tyros was inspecting a Gravity Dust Arrow.

Ruby: Alright, time for an official team exercise! Who wants to play video games!?

Dairoku: You know four of us aren't on you team Roselyn.

Ruby: Well, you know what they say, the more the merrier!

Eggman??? Is that you???

Dairoku: Well, don't get mad when Celeste and I kick your butts back to Beacon.

Celeste: Yeah! Prepare yourselves!

Ruby: Oh you're so on!

Yang: Heck Yeah! Let me grab my scroll.

Yang jumped down from her bed and walked over to her bag but immediately, Blake got up and ran over to her bag and reached for it.

Blake: Here, let me help you with that.

Blake proceeded to take the bad down while Tyros just sighed.

Tyros: Seriously sis...? I literally just talked to you about this...

Blake: U-Um... Talk about what?

Yang: Blake, you don't have to do that.

Blake: *slightly sadden* I don't know what you're talking about.

Yang: I'm fine. We're gonna be fine. It's just gonna be a bit before things are back to normal... But... I am glad we're all back together.

Yang smiled at Blake causing her to smile back.

Tyros: See? I told you.

Tyros smirked at them as the others leaned in from the sides with big smiles.

???: How touching.

They all looked to the door to see Qrow standing there with a cocktail.

Ruby: Oh, hey Uncle Qrow! You wanna play too?

Qrow: Heh, and kick your butts? Sure.

Dairoku: Ooooo another challenger approaches! Once you lose, you HAVE to wear a skirt for the rest of the day!

Celeste: Ooohhh, I'd kill to see that!

Ruby and Yang began to giggle while Qrow rolled his eyes and sighed.

Qrow: When we get back, remind me to kill Tai...

Dairoku: Who said it was Tai who told me?

Qrow looked confused as Dairoku kept giving a devilish smirk to him... until...

Qrow: Oh for hell's sakes! DAMN YOU ATHENA!

Everyone began to laugh, even Artemis who was within Dairoku's necklace until she stopped...

Artemis telepathically: Something's coming...

Dairoku's thoughts: Really? What-

Suddenly, the train jumped slightly as the sound of panicking passengers was heard.

Artemis: That...

Dairoku: Ah hell's sake... Can't we just go ONE DAY without any stupid shit happening???

Kuraime: *sigh* You're telling me...

Celeste: What was that??

Weiss: Exactly what it sounds like...

Tyros: Great...

Blake: Just my luck...

Qrow: It's not yours... Grab your weapons!

They all picked up their respective weapons before making their way out to the top of the train. Up there, they saw Dee and Dudley, fighting off multiple Manticore Grimm but they weren't alone as there were two Sphinxes. Unfortunately, a Manticore  swooped in and rammed Dee off of the train, causing him to tumble to the ground.

Dudley: DEE!!!

Ruby: Dairoku!

Dairoku: Already on it! Aerial!

Suddenly, Dairoku's wings converted to the blue energy wings of his Barbatos Lupus form before he swooped down to Dee and grabbed his arm before flying back to the train and putting him back on the roof. As Dairoku touched the train's roof, his Barbatos wings reconverted back to his normal wings.

Dee: K-Kid, you saved my life! Thank-

Dairoku: Don't bother thanking me Twiddly Dee. The only way you can thank me is if you makes sure none of the passengers get hurt! You say you're a professional Huntsman so this is the chance to prove it!

Dairoku shoved Dee's mace back to him before running back towards the rear of the train were RWBY, CST and Qrow were.

Blake: What's the plan Ruby?

Ruby: Don't let anyone die!

Dairoku: Fine by us! Celeste, Kuraime, Tyros, help team RWBY with the Manticores! Qrow and I will handle the Sphinxes!

CST: Right!

Ruby: Alright, let's do it!

They all began running towards the back to assist Dudley with the Manticores and Sphinxes. On the inside, Oscar opened the window to see all the Manticores flying around the train.

Ozpin telepathically: Shall I?

Oscar: No, I'm keeping control.

As he began to run towards an exit in the train, he bumped into Jaune who was accompanied by Neo, Ren and Nora.

Jaune: What's going on?

As Teams RWBY, RCST and Qrow took out the Manticores that landed on the train, Dudley ran towards the front of the train before pressing a button on his scroll. Qrow and Dairoku tried moving up but the Sphinxes blocked their path and challenged them.

Dudley: Come on, come on...

The train began being coated in an armored plating as turrets popped up from the roof and began shooting down some Manticores.

Dudley: Aw yes!

As the turrets shot at the Manticores, Qrow converted his Harbinger into its Scythe form and began to swing it at a Sphinx. The Sphinx attempted to strike Qrow with its paw but he quickly transformed into his Avian form and flew above it before reverting back to normal and slashing down on the Sphinx's back.

Meanwhile, Dairoku battled with the other Sphinx, twirling his mother's Andromeda scythe at it, all the while firing off shots from his arm cannon at any stray Manticores that tried to attack him or Qrow. Then, the Sphinx launched its snake tail at him which Dairoku blocked using Akoúo Sins but similar what he did to Lauren, he let the Sphinx pull him towards it before his feet turned into the armored ones of Barbatos and he double kicked the Sphinx in its face, forcing it to let him go. As Dairoku's feet touched the roof of the train, his feet returned to normal before his left arm began glowing blue.

Dairoku: Guardian!

The gauntlet and pile driver of his Barbatos Guardian form, formed on his left arm before blue flames jetted out of the back as he punched the Sphinx square in its face, sending it skidding back. He and Qrow then regrouped, back to back as the Sphinx's surrounded them.

Qrow: That's new!

Dairoku: Yeah well, I thought, better to use my attacks in short bursts to save energy!

Suddenly, the one of the Sphinxes was shot in the back by the turrets. Then they both screeched, causing two Manticores to dive down on the train, one of them rolling on top of a turret to destroy it while the other fired off a fireball at it, causing the train to jump and frighten the passengers more. As they did, the two Sphinxes lifted off back to the skies, forcing Qrow and Dairoku to start shooting at them and the Manticores.

Dairoku: That guy's really Tweedle Dumbass!

Qrow: *to Dudley* Hey! What are you doing!?

At this time, Team JNR, Neo and Oscar got on top of the train, the latter running over to Qrow and Dairoku.

Nora: Why is it always something!?

Oscar: How can I help?

Dairoku: Get Tweedle Dum over there to kill the damn turrets! Their just attracting the Grimm to the passengers!

Oscar: Right!

As Dairoku and Qrow continued fighting off the Sphinxes, Oscar ran over to Dudley who was currently shooting the Manticores with his rifle.

Oscar: Stop! You've gotta shut the turrets off!

Dudley: Are you crazy!? No way!

As he said that, a turret managed to take out a Manticore.

Dudley: Yes! Another one down!

Oscar: Stop! We have to lure the Grimm to the back.

Dudley: What does it matter if they're dead?

She shoved Oscar away before continuing to shoot at the Manticores but then... he noticed that the all of them, including the Sphinxes began to lift off the train...

Dudley: Where are they going...?

Meanwhile, Qrow and Dairoku were looking confused at the backing off Grimm until, they heard a bunch of roars. Looking to the opposite site of the mountain, they saw another flock of Manticores closing in on the train.

Qrow: Just what we needed!

Dairoku: I'll take care of them.

Dairoku's wings reconverted back to the wings of Barbatos Lupus before he took to the skies.

Dairoku: Let's turn them to ashes, Artemis!

Artemis: Heh, you know what I like, partner!

Suddenly, the cannons of Barbatos Blaster formed on the back of Dairoku as he took aim and his wings began to glow brightly.

Dairoku: Aerial Blaster!

The cannons ejected a blue beam of raw energy towards the incoming flock as his wings glowed brightly and released blue projectiles towards the flock. Once they made contact, the flock erupted in a blue explosion.

Artemis: Ahh... The sweet taste of destruction!

Dairoku: ...Yup... you have a problem...

Artemis: Quiet you!

But then... it happened...

Oscar: TUNNEL!!!!!!

Dairoku: What??

Artemis: Oh shit...

He was right as they were approaching a tunnel, FAST.

Dairoku: EVERYONE BACK INSIDE!

Ruby: GO!

Quickly, everyone began reentering the train, including Dee. Dairoku swooped down and grabbed Qrow's hand before flying both him and himself into a train car. Oscar quickly jumped down into a train car as Dudley jumped off the side and began to swing himself into the train car until...

*SICKENING CRUNCH*

Dudley: ARRRGGHHHH!

.....................

Inside the train, Teams RWBY, RCST and JNR ran into train car where Oscar was seen tending to Dudley's broken arm. Qrow and Dairoku enter shortly after, the former walking up to Dudley, clearly pissed before grabbing him and slamming him against the wall.

Qrow: I said turn those damn things off!

Dudley: Those things are keeping us alive!

Qrow: Us, sure, but they're putting the passengers in danger!

Dudley: I'm the one they hired for this job okay!? I'm in charge here!

Qrow: Forgive me if I'm not exactly reassured.

As the two continued arguing, Dairoku sighed as his wings reverted back to normal.

Tyros: We aren't getting anywhere with this...

Dairoku: No shit Sherlock...

Ruby looked behind her to see the afraid passengers before looking out a window to see the Manticores and Sphinx's chasing them through the tunnel.

Dudley: Get off me!

Ruby then began to walk over to Qrow.

Qrow Look if you bozos had been doing your job instead of shaking down passengers, maybe we wouldn't be in this-

He was cut off by Ruby touching his shoulder. He stopped and backed away from Dudley, who continued to hold his arm in pain.

Ruby: Please, just shut off the turrets.

Jaune: Trust us, we know what we're doing.

Jaune walked up to him and used his Semblance Aura Amplification of amplify Dudley's Aura, healing his arm. Then...

???: Listen to them, Dudley.

Everyone turned around to see Dee walking into the train car. Dudley's eyes widen from shock, seeing Dee alive.

Dudley: Dee! How did you-

Dee: You got that kid to thank.

He pointed to Dairoku who stared at him in return. He then looked at the others before sighing.

Dudley: Fine...

Ruby nodded while Dairoku smiled slightly at him.

Nora: Ren, could you use your Semblance to mask everyone on this train? With the guns off and emotions hidden, they might lose track of us.

Ren: Hmm, I never attempted to affect this many people.

Celeste: True, true BUT you never had Jaune's help before.

Neo: Aura Amplification... Perfect!

Weiss: He could amplify your Aura!

Tyros: And 'supercharge' Your Semblance, that's brilliant!

Qrow: Yeah... That's an alright Plan.

Nora: Don't look so worried Ren, you can totally do this!

Ozpin telepathically: May I?

Oscar then handed the controls over to Ozpin, who began to speak to the group.

Ozpin: I'm afraid there's one complication... The Grimm are attracted to this.

He gestured to the lamp on his hip, surprising everyone.

Dairoku: You've gotta be fucking kidding me Oz...

Dudley: What's that?

Qrow: None of your business. Oz, are you serious?

Yang: Why wouldn't you tell us that!?

Ozpin: I-

Ruby: It doesn't matter right now!

Kuraime: Ruby's right. Although I'd love to know why you kept that important detail from us, that can wait, because every second we're on this damned train, we're putting everyone else in danger!

Dairoku: *sigh* Their right.

Yang just crossed her arms.

Ruby: Get the passengers to the front cars, you'll still mask the emotions and kill the turrets... *turns to Jaune* We just can't come with you. If we cut the back cars with us and the Relic on them, we can deal with the Grimm. You just make sure the rest of the train makes it safely to Argus.

Jaune finished healing Dudley before making his way over to Ruby.

Jaune: Only if you'll promise you'll meet us there.

Ruby: *smile* Promise.

Dairoku: Alright, you hear the little lady! Let's make it happen people!

Everyone nodded in agreement. Then Dairoku turned to his team.

Dairoku: Kuraime and I will go with them. Celeste, Neo and Tyros, help out Jaune's team.

Celeste: But, I want to come along too!

Dairoku: I know, I'd like you to come along as well Celeste but after that last attack, your Aura broke and your wings are injured. So the best bet is for you to go straight to Argus to heal yourself. Don't worry, you'll have Neo and Tyros with you and I'll make sure Weiss doesn't get hurt okay?

Celeste relents slightly before giving up and pulling her brother into a hug.

Celeste: Just promise me you'll be okay... That Weiss will be okay...

Dairoku smiled before hugging her back.

Dairoku: I promise.

They broke the hug before Neo suddenly hugged him too.

Neo: Be careful Big brother...

Dairoku: You know me, Little Ice-cream.

Neo: *breaks hug* Heh, yeah... I do.

Then he looked at Tyros.

Dairoku: Look after them for me, will ya?

Tyros: Only if you look after my sister.

Dairoku: *raises fist and smirks* You know I will.

Tyros smirked back before the two fist bumped.

Following the plan, Teams JNR and RCT began leading the passengers to the front cars while Teams RWBY, RS, Qrow and Oscar stood on one of the rear cars. Blake hopped down in between two of the cars and got ready to detach it before she looked up and saw Adam standing there. She prepared to attack but realized that he was gone... Shaking her head, she detached the train cars and hopped back onto the rear cars while Ruby stood next to Dairoku and Kuraime while checking her scroll signals. As soon as the Sphinxes landed on the rear cars and the signal bar reached one...

Ruby: NOW!

Hearing Ruby's signal, Neo signaled for Jaune and Ren to activate their Semblance. Thankfully, they were able to nullify all their emotions before the train took off with them, leaving the others behind.

Everyone began to reengage the Manticores. They were taking them out relatively quickly but then Dairoku began to notice the Sphinxes teaming up on Qrow.

Dairoku: Everyone get behind me, NOW!

Ruby: Listen to him!

They did what Dairoku told as his wings converted back to the Barbatos Lupus wings. He fully opened them, before they began to blow brightly.

Dairoku: Shred them, Aerial!

His wings again, began to fire off the blue projectiles at the Manticores, shredding every single one of them, leaving the Sphinxes, the last ones remaining.

Dairoku: *Points to RWBY and Oscar* You five, help Qrow with that one. Kuraime and I will handle the second one.

Yang: Got it!

Ruby: Stay safe you two!

Kuraime: You too!

As Team RWBY and Oscar ran over to help Qrow, Kuraime fired a bullet at the second Sphinx, drawing its attention.

Kuraime: Dairoku, I think it's time we go beast mode, don't you think?

Dairoku: *slightly shocked* You sure you wanna use it?

Kuraime: I've trained since the night at Haven. I'm sure I can handle it.

Dairoku: Heh, alright then! You ready Artemis?

Artemis: Heh, I thought you'd never ask!

Dairoku: Then let's get it done! BARBATOS!

The now blue Beast of Vengeance erupted from the ground behind Dairoku as it began to grasp him, transforming him into the Winged Armor of Barbatos

As for Kuraime...

Kuraime's thoughts: I can do this... I can do this...! I'm doing this for you, Dad!

. . .

Kuraime: DEVIL'S TRIGGER, MARCHOSIAS!

Then she erupted in a dark aura as her pupils disappeared and her eyes glowed white... Suddenly, her appearance began to change... her hair turned white, as her outfit turned into a long black dress that exposed her back and shoulders, black detached sleeves, thigh-high purplish stockings and black heels. Her eyes glowed a mulberry purple color before she sprouted black feathered wings and fully transformed...

Kuraime: Let's do it Dairoku! Serve me, Keiretsu!

Kuraime held out her left hand as the purple ethereal scythe formed within it.

Dairoku: Yeah, let's go!

The two sprouted their wings before rushing at the Sphinx. It shrieked before launching fire balls at the duo. Dairoku immediately went in front of Kuraime and folded his wings in front of him, blocking the fireballs before Kuraime flew over him and directly towards the Sphinx. Using her Semblance, along with her Raven Onslaught, she began blitzing around the Sphinx, slashing at it from every angle, causing it to shriek in pain.

It sent its snake tail to attack her but Keiretsu glowed purple before she swung it, sending an arc of purple energy at the snake tail, destroying it instantly. Now enraged, the Sphinx began to violently and recklessly attack Kuraime, who dodged and countered perfectly.

Unfortunately, the Sphinx managed to swipe at her, knocking her out of the sky and off the train but Dairoku quickly caught her bridal-style.

Dairoku: You okay?

Kuraime: Y-Yeah. Just getting used to this form.

Dairoku: Then, let's end this now!

Kuraime: Right!

Dairoku let go of Kuraime before the two began to rush at the tailless Sphinx. It aggressively fired off its fireballs at the duo causing them to barrel roll out of the way. Kuraime then threw both Poison Ivy and Keiretsu at the Sphinx, more specifically it's wings, slicing them off and grounding it before her four orange demonic eyes glowed, calling her scythes back to her.

Dairoku: Barbatos Guardian!

Then Dairoku immediately got up close to the Sphinx as the pile driver formed on his left arm. He uppercut the Sphinx's face, creating a large shockwave that sent the Grimm high up into the air. Then Kuraime immediately flew up to it and began slashing at it repeatedly before kicking it into the mountain.

Then, Dairoku flew up to it as the blade of Andromeda grew to a giant blue blade.

Dairoku: This ends NOW!

He slashed down on the Sphinx, slicing it completely vertically in half, causing it to let out one last shriek before disintegrating.

Kuraime: Oyasumi.

Dairoku: Oyasumi indeed.

Kuraime's Keiretsu disappeared as the two high fived each other but, their attention was immediately grabbed from a loud thud. Looking back in front of them and they say that the train cars had derailed...

Kuraime: Ruby!

Dairoku: Come on!

Kuraime nodded before the two holstered their scythes and began flying towards the wreckage...

END

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And the first chapter is done! As u can see, I cared so little for Dee and Dudley that I didn't even put in pictures of them. Anyways, see y'all in the next chapter!